The movie “Animal Room” released in 1995, is a drama and thriller directed and written by Craig Singer. The story revolves around the drug-using, intelligent character, Arnold Mosk, who becomes the main target of a gang led by a psychopath, Doug Van Housen in a disciplinary program at his high school. Renowned actors such as Ryan Payne Bell, Dechen Thurman, and Eddie Malavarca played major roles in this film.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Animal Room” took place in different locations of New Jersey, USA. Some major spots where the film was shot includes Asbury Park, Glen Rock High School situated at 400 Hamilton Avenue, and Glen Rock in New Jersey.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ryan Payne Bell | Pink |
| Dechen Thurman | Hinge |
| Eddie Malavarca | Porky |
| Matthew Lillard | Doug Van Housen |
| Lori Heuring | Shelly |
| Brian Vincent | Eddie LeMaster |
| Neil Patrick Harris | Arnold Mosk |
| Stephen Pearlman | Principal Jones |
| Joseph Siravo | Dr. Rankin |
| Pamela Kramer | Teacher 1 |
| John Digaletos | Teacher 2 |
| Madison Arnold | Older Guard |
| Paula Stevens | Teacher 3 |
| Gabriel Olds | Gary Trancer |
| Scott MacCann | Gary’s Friend |
| Stephen Payne | Classroom Guard / Lesson Giver |
| Paul Fremder | Classroom Guard |
| Tina Krause | Acid Woman in Black |
| Peggy Gormley | Jones’ Secretary |
| Judith Singer | School Secretary |
| Susan Singer | Mother |
| Torri Singer | Torri |
| Amanda Peet | Debbie |
| Doug DeLuca | Gary’s Teammate |
| Scott Hathaway | Guitar Player |
| James V. Bacco | Van Housen Butler |
| J.J. North | Acid Woman in White |
| Paul Venier | Bubble Face |
| Peter James | Arcade Punk |
| Frank Vincent | Arcade Owner |
| Elizabeth Kemp | Shelly’s Mom |
| Jeff Hayenga | Shelly’s Dad |
| Michael Torpey | Shelly’s Brother |
| Jason Werner | Lead Thug |
| Catherine Hicks | Mrs. Mosk |
| Kate Ingram | Drama Teacher |
| Huckleberry Fox | Baldy |
| Jerry Only | Self – The Misfits |
| Dr. Chud | The Misfits |
| Frank DaPuzzo | Baldy’s Father |
| Cassandra Singer | Van Housen’s Girl |
| C.J. Singer | C.J. Trancer |
| Jane Seaman | Mrs. Trancer |
| Debbie Smith | Stunned Teacher |
| Yomi Lawal | Doctor |
| Penny Poor | Scary Nurse |
| Jeff Skalecki | Rookie Cop |
| Allen Fitzpatrick | Teacher 4 (uncredited) |
| Sal Marino | Thug #1 (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Misfits, a famous band make a cameo in the film as themselves. However, the singer Michale Graves is seen lip-synching to a song by Kryst The Conquerer, originally performed by Jeff Scott Soto.
- The movie received spotlight again due to its feature in “Beyond Clueless” in 2014.
- Despite it being a drama and thriller, it also includes some memorable quotes. Arnold Mosk, one of the movie’s characters, says, “Every day I hate him worse. Today I hate him like it was tomorrow.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Glen Rock High School – 400 Hamilton Avenue, Glen Rock, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.9558991
- Longitude: -74.121702
- Place ID: ChIJub8KGV_7wokRU_hW00ALsNg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 400 Hamilton Ave, Glen Rock, NJ 07452, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Glen Rock, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.9628758
- Longitude: -74.1329207
- Place ID: ChIJxbzGb1j7wokR1eMXSqarOzE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Glen Rock, NJ 07452, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
